The transit of Venus had a remarkably exhilarating effect yesterday upon pugilistic society. Mr. James Elliott in Chicago became impressed with the notion that he is especially fitted to fight Mr. Tom Allen, with bare knuckles, according to the new rules of the London prize ring.View Full Article in Timesmachine »

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A version of this archives appears in print on December 7, 1882, on Page 8 of the New York edition with the headline: PUGILISTIC SOCIETY EXCITED.; ELLIOTT'S CHALLENGE TO ALLEN ACCEPTED--"THE GYPSY" TO COME. Order Reprints|Today's Paper|Subscribe